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September 11, 2008

Iowa Mathematics & Science Education Partnership gives funding for 13 grants

The Iowa Mathematics & Science Education Partnership (IMSEP) awarded 13 grants totaling $1,059,949 for projects that will improve math and science education in Iowa. Full Story

June 23, 2008

University faculty prepare Regent Universities Mathematics Transitions Guide

High school and college educators in the U.S. have long struggled with the problem of poor student transition from high school to college mathematics. Faculty at the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa have developed the "Iowa High Schools-to-Regent Universities Mathematics Transition Guide." Full Story

June 4, 2008

Director named for Mathematics and Science Education Collaborative Initiative

Jeff Weld, associate professor in the University of Northern Iowa Department of Biology, has been named director of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, Mathematics & Science Education Collaborative Initiative, effective July 1. Full Story

April 28, 2008

Iowa Legislature approves $4 million for the Regents Mathematics and Science Education Collaborative Initiative

The Iowa Legislature has approved $4 million for the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, Mathematics and Science Education Collaborative Initiative. The Initiative is led by the University of Northern Iowa in collaboration with the University of Iowa and Iowa State University. Full Story

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